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4.6 miles
Distance
573 ft
Climb
-557 ft
Descent
01:02:50
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
4,280 ft
Altitude min
4,517 ft
Altitude max
4,322 ft
Altitude start
4,337 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,667 ft
Distance flat
01:02:50
Avg time

Bow Corridor Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
    Canmore, Alberta
  • AKA
    Trans Canada Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122841 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94314 in Trail Running
    • #119778 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Jump, Rock Face, Skinny

For a trail that is relatively flat, this one presents more than its fair share of technical difficulties. Rock Slabs, short technical punchy climbs and man made features keep you on your toes.

Access Info

Start from either the Dead Man's flats overpass, or from Heart Creek trailhead

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Bow Corridor Trail Reports

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Jun 20, 2026 @ 8:46am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 20, 2026
 Passable and generally in very good condition. Work continues on the trail repairs with 2 new bridges/ramps completed and with only one hurdle...
Jul 31, 2022 @ 12:03pm
Jul 31, 2022
 The bridge got killed! Climbing over the wreckage isn't bad though. Otherwise the trail is clear, stairs are in decent shape (thanks to whoever...
May 22, 2022 @ 11:49am
May 22, 2022
 Numerous trees down (6 or 7), the majority were in the technical section and to the west of the tech section.
Aug 17, 2021 @ 12:43pm
Aug 17, 2021
 Closed due to wildfire
Aug 17, 2021 @ 12:40pm
Aug 17, 2021
 Closed due to recent wildfire
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to bow-corridor trailhead (51.037440, -115.254830)

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        Bow Corridor in Canmore, Alberta
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        46:56 | 101 | Oct 25, 2025 , Canmore
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        1776 | May 3, 2017 , Canmore

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bow Corridor

        ▼ Where is Bow Corridor located?
        Bow Corridor is located in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.03744, -115.25483.
        ▼ How hard is Bow Corridor?
        Bow Corridor is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bow Corridor?
        Bow Corridor has 573 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 557 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,280 ft to 4,517 ft.
        ▼ Is Bow Corridor a point to point trail?
        Bow Corridor is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bow Corridor?
        Bow Corridor is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bow Corridor?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bow Corridor. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bow Corridor?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bow Corridor are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bow Corridor? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bow Corridor are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bow Corridor?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 4 minutes to ride Bow Corridor. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bow Corridor?
        Bow Corridor is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 142 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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